4.6 RVSM Approval 4.6.1 In the same manner that the MNPS approval process includes a number of operational type requirements as well as an equipment certification process to be considered for RVSM approval, not only must the individual aircraft of an Operator’s fleet be compliant with the RVSM MASPS but also the Operator has to ensure that crews have been trained in procedures specific for operation in RVSM Airspace, as defined in the ICAO “Regional Supplementary Procedures”, (Doc.7030). In this respect, like MNPS approval, RVSM approval comprises two elements airworthiness certification and operational scrutiny. It should be noted that an RVSM approval for the NAT will always include an MNPS approval and this will be valid for global RVSM operations. However, such a dependency will not be the case from circa January 2002 (see relevant statements at the beginning of this Part of the guidance material.
